King Mohammed VI has sent a personal message of congratulations to Moroccan kickboxer Mohamed Touchassie following his victory at the Glory Collision 9 event in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, where he was crowned world light heavyweight champion. The royal message was published on 16 June 2026 and marks an official recognition of one of the most significant individual sporting achievements by a Moroccan athlete in recent months.
In his message, the King expressed warm congratulations to Touchassie and hailed his remarkable athletic achievement, which he described as a reflection of sincere patriotism. The sovereign noted that the fighter had succeeded in raising the national colours very high on the international stage — the kind of performance he said confirms the strong and distinguished presence of young Moroccan champions in combat sports disciplines at the world level.
The King placed particular emphasis on the significance of Touchassie’s background as a member of the Moroccan diaspora abroad, framing his world title as further evidence of the contribution made by Moroccans settled in other countries to the reputation of Moroccan sport internationally. This dimension is consistent with the royal focus on the role of Moroccans of the world in advancing the kingdom’s image and presence on the global stage.
The message acknowledged that the world title achieved at Glory Collision 9 adds to the growing tally of international distinctions won by Moroccan athletes in combat sports — a category in which Morocco has strengthened its standing progressively in recent years. The King expressed the hope that this victory would serve as a powerful source of motivation for the champion as he pursues further international titles in the years ahead.
The sovereign concluded his message by addressing warm wishes to Touchassie directly, assuring him of the royal consideration and benevolence and praying for his continued success in what the King described as his promising sporting career. The message underlines the personal attention that the royal institution accords to individual sporting achievements that carry significance for Morocco’s national identity and international projection.